Mr. Lindsey Foundations of Algebra Room 105 Welcome! http://bcsdschools.net/site/default.aspx?DomainID=3247

Student Name _______________ Calculator #:_________ Pd. _____ Student Name _______________ Parent Signature: _________________________________ I have read the class policies for Mr. Lindsey’s Foundations of Algebra class. (HW pass for returning this by 8/19/16) AFTER IT IS CHECKED, THIS PAGE MUST REMAIN IN THE FRONT OF YOUR BINDER!

Tardy Policy: A student that is not inside his/her classroom with all their materials when the bell rings, is considered tardy.  A student is expected to be in class and ready to begin work at the beginning of each instructional period.   1st Tardy – Verbal Warning 2nd Tardy - Teacher Detention and Parent Notification 3rd Tardy – Office Referral and 1 period of ISS 4th Tardy – Office Referral and 1 period of ISS 5th Tardy – Office Referral and 1 day of ISS 6th Tardy – Office Referral and 1 day of ISS Each succeeding tardy will result in one day of OSS.

Electronics/Cellphones Approved devices can be used in schools as an assistive technology tool, but must be in the “off” position and not be displayed for use during the school day from bell to bell, unless otherwise specifically allowed by a staff member for a specific instructional purpose. Student devices are allowed under the direct supervision of school faculty and staff for guided instructional purposes. 1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense Confiscation Parent/legal guardian pick-up Notify Parent/legal guardian conference Parent/legal guardian pick-up after seven calendar days 1 day ISS (Elementary will have time out in an alternate location.) Parent/legal guardian pick-up after 14 calendar days 1 day OSS

Course Materials: Binders 3-ring notebook/dividers, paper, pencil, pen or colored pencil, CALCULATOR, other materials as needed Binders Students will be required to keep a separate binder with dividers for this class. Periodically throughout the semester, teachers will check for binder organization and will also give assessments to ensure students are using their binders and keeping up with class materials. Binder sections: Classwork (in order by date) Notes (in order by date) Homework (in order by date) Quizzes (in order by date), Paper/graph paper

Class Rules Consequences for Unacceptable Behavior Follow all class, school and county rules. Be on time and prepared for class. Pencils: sharpen before class! Restroom: 2 passes per quarter Stay awake and participate! You may stand up in the back if you do not cause disruptions. No eating or drinking (clear WATER bottles with lids ok) Consequences for Unacceptable Behavior Warning (serious infractions will not receive warning.) Phone call or email to parent 20 minute after school detention and parent contact. Referral to Office.

Classroom Procedures Homework Bellwork Homework check Question/answer time Quiz/test when applicable Lesson Work on assignment End of class Quiz, Exit Ticket, and or Discussion Homework Pencil is the preferred writing utensil You must show work on assignments (no work no credit) Work is to be completed before you come to class Grade based on the number of problems completed. Homework may be assigned daily (including weekends) and grades will be recorded.

Grades each quarter: 40% Tests(must use pencil)/Projects 30% Quizzes(open notes) 15% Classwork: Bellwork, in class assignments, notes, binder check 15% Homework (graded based on attempt and completion) FINAL EXAM 10% of overall average If absent, a grade of 0 will be entered into gradebook. 5 days to make up work and replace the 0. Tests/quizzes must be made up in class the next day, at lunch, or after school. If made up in class, the student is responsible for the notes/work missed while making up test/quiz. HW 1 day late is half credit. No credit after that.

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES: Any student with 10 COMPLETE (100%) assignments will get a homework pass (if they bring it to my attention). Students who score an A on a test/quiz or who improve their previous test/quiz score by 10 points (before 3 point bonus is added) will receive a homework pass. MLA Heading on all quizzes/tests for 3 points! Online Practice: Google search any topic and you will find videos and extra practice. Your textbook website is: website: www.pearsonsuccessnet.com Username: foundations@bcsdschools.net Password: algebra1

EXTRA CREDIT!!! (3 pt pass) Email me TODAY to give me your school email address. My email is lindseyw@bcsdschools.net Subject: Your name, pd Body: Whether or not you have internet access EXTRA CREDIT! (3 pt pass) Ask your parent to email me. Subject: parent of (student name, pd) Body: Phone number (home, cell, work) Questions, concerns, comments for Mr. Lindsey Email is the easiest form of contact for me. I will respond to your concerns/questions within 24 hours (during the week).

I will be available on Wednesday’s from 3:45-4:30 for extra help I will be available on Wednesday’s from 3:45-4:30 for extra help. All other days by appointment. Learning lunch will be in Room 125 during all 3 lunches. Get a pass from your teacher!

What does a homework pass do What does a homework pass do? It allows you one extra day to turn in work without a late penalty or It allows you to convert 1 “0” to a “50” Note: Lost passes will not be replaced.